Ghaziabad: A truck carrying more than 50 oxygen cylinders, which was on its way from Delhi to a hospital in Amroha, was allegedly hijacked in Sihani Gate area by three men, who demanded Rs 1 lakh from its owner to release the vehicle.
All three accused have been arrested.
Police said a collision took place between the truck and a Bolero near Ghukna mod late Sunday night.
The driver of the Bolero called some of his friends and took the truck to the railway line in Vasundhara near Hindon river, they added.
Investigation officer Brijkishore Gautam said the driver of the truck, Amod, alleged that the men beat him up “very badly” and recorded a video too, which they then sent to the owner’s WhatsApp number.